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Ron Cephas Jones
American actor (1957-2023).
Born January 8th, 1957 in Paterson.
Died August 19th, 2023 at 66 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Ron Cephas Jones, beloved actor, passed away on August 19, 2023 at the age of 66. Ron was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1957. He was best known for his roles in This Is Us, Luke Cage, and She's Gotta Have It. Throughout his long and successful career, Ron earned numerous awards and nominations, including two Emmy nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Throughout his life, Ron loved jazz, soul, and gospel music, and pursued his academic studies at Lincoln University. Ron Cephas Jones will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind and gentle soul. He leaves behind a legacy of both strong talent and strong moral values.
Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus